Author Topic: The ladies footy  (Read 5733 times)

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The ladies footy
« on: June 09, 2015, 10:31:03 AM »
Watched one of the best games of footy in over 30 years last night. It's the women's world cup. Not one player abused the ref, feigned injury, or generally behaved in the cynical manner we have become accustomed to. They really put the farce that is the men's game to shame. It made a refreshing change to the dross served up by the professional cheats. Highly recommended for those who want to see the game as it should be played.

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2015, 11:49:45 AM »
Whereas in my opinion, it has vastly improved, at present it is no where near up to men's standards.

Regarding cheating and so on. I agree with your sentiments. But if the women's game progresses and 'big' money gets involved, if women become full time pro footballer's, and the manager's job and the player's futures are on the line, promotion/relegation etc, as in the men's game, rest assured, there will be as much cheating. Not defending it, it's a fact. Look at any other sport where money is involved.
 
And only so I'm not perceived to be some sexist pig, over the years, I've watched women's football, from junior's when it's mixed, to amateur women's games, and I've seen England play three times. I've formed women junior teams, and actively promoted women's football at grassroots level. I'm all for the women's game, but at present,  it really is no where near up to men's standards. And the women player's and supporters say that.   

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2015, 11:46:53 PM »
Re standards Rob. You obviously missed some of The Gulls performances last season. Might change your mind  ;D ;D
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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 07:47:26 AM »
There's a lot less gobbing an' all! Well done to the England ladies for reaching the last 16.

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 03:44:36 PM »
If they get to the semi-finals and get knocked out on penalties, does that put them on the same level as the men?
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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2015, 04:03:45 PM »
Re standards Rob. You obviously missed some of The Gulls performances last season. Might change your mind  ;D ;D

Barry...watching my team since 1972, I've seen some rubbish players and teams.

Did I say some rubbish players and teams? Oh look. Heron's joined the conversation.

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2015, 09:12:05 PM »
Quite probably Mr H, quite probably!

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2015, 12:57:03 AM »
Onwards and upwards! This is starting to get interesting.....!

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2015, 05:14:24 PM »
Certainly is Rockprof. Good game last night and a cracking goal by Lucy Bronze that would have made any player proud. Not hit and hope but superbly placed and struck.

Looking forward to the next game against Canada. It will be a toughie but being in Vancouver helps with a large ex-pat population. I have at least half a dozen relatives out there on my Mum's side - probably more as time has moved on since our last heard about 15 years ago.

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2015, 09:56:12 PM »
I watched most of the match last night.  Missed the winning goal, unfortunately. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2015, 10:00:26 PM »
The winning goal or the winning gal?

rockprof

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2015, 12:00:12 AM »
Looking forward to tonight's game. Hope Ms Bronze can repeat her performance of the other night. Go on the Lionesses!

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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2015, 03:21:04 AM »
Even crueller than penalties.
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Re: The ladies footy
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2015, 10:41:10 AM »
Dreadful way to lose a game.....ah well....